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Los Angeles Lakers Favored to Win Against Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference Showdown

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center at 7:30 p.m. ET. This will be the third meeting between these Western Conference teams this season, with the series currently tied. Dallas holds a 7-3 straight-up record over the last ten matchups, with the under hitting in 60% of those games. The Lakers are favored to win by 4.5 points, with the current line set at Los Angeles -4.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lakers -165 | Mavericks +145
• Spread: Lakers -4 (-110) | Mavericks +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 62%.

Los Angeles vs Dallas Stats

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers played against the Oklahoma City Thunder after the publication of this article, with a record of 48-30 SU, 43-33-2 ATS, and 39-39 O/U. The Lakers had a 5-5 SU record and 4-5-1 ATS record in their previous ten games. PG Luka Doncic is the leading scorer for the Lakers, averaging 27.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. Other key players for the Lakers include SF LeBron James, SG Austin Reaves, and PF Rui Hachimura. Los Angeles ranks 14th in the NBA in adjusted NET rating, with 12th in offensive rating and 13th in defensive rating. The Lakers score an average of 113.4 points per game and allow 112.1 points per game. The team is currently dealing with various injuries, with players like Doncic, James, Reaves, Vincent, Finney-Smith, and Hachimura listed as day-to-day. The Lakers have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 19th in offense and 12th in defense this season. Their shooting percentages, rebounding averages, and defensive stats are also provided in the content.

Dallas Mavericks Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 135-104 loss to the LA Clippers, bringing their current record to 38-41. Despite key players being out, such as Doncic and Irving, Anthony Davis leads the team in scoring with 25.0 PPG and 11.6 RPG. Other players to watch for include P.J. Washington, Max Christie, and Daniel Gafford. The Mavericks rank 17th overall, 14th in offensive rating, and 18th in defensive rating according to Dunks and Threes. Their offense averages 114.5 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting, while their opponents score an average of 115.4 points on 47.0 percent shooting. In terms of injuries, Gafford and Jaden Hardy are questionable for the upcoming game against Los Angeles. Despite their current power ranking of 25, the Mavericks rank 13th in offense, shooting 47.81% from the field and 36.53% from three-point range. On defense, they allow 47% shooting from the field and 36.43% from beyond the arc. Additionally, the Mavericks average 43.00 rebounds and 25.14 assists per game on offense, while giving up 45.33 rebounds and 27.16 assists on defense. The team averages 13.14 turnovers on offense and 12.70 turnovers on defense.

Get the Inside Scoop: Lakers vs. Mavs Game Analysis and Prediction

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